Big feathered friend

The first response Azariah had at her son's approach was shock at the state he returned to her in! Several bite marks littered his perfect little coat, even though he was full of excitement and seemed to otherwise be fine, she fussed over him as she listened to him speak and looked up to see the eagle nod in greeting. Another worry crossed her mind, Ezra had brought home a raptor... Umbra cawed defensively at the bird of prey and Azariah watched the two carefully. Despite her initial worry, the witch found herself smiling as her little one told his story and made his request to keep the eagle around.

"Well, he did save you. What an awfully rude badger to attack you like that. Would it be wise to keep an eagle and a raven together?" Her nose wrinkled to show her displeasure at the mustelid's behavior. Her expression softened, then she nodded, but put a paw up to quell excited celebrations for now. "I suppose he can stay, but, he has to promise not to harass or harry or otherwise ruffle Umbra's feathers." She relented as she looked him over, worrying over her little boy. "Let me see these bite marks, are you okay? Thank heavens your eagle friend was close by." A reassuring smile crossed her delicate features and she made sure nothing was too bad.